The ratings reflect the company’s large portfolio of dominant shopping centres across central and eastern Europe, mainly located in Romania (37% by market value) and Poland (24% by market value). Despite rapid growth, the company has maintained a conservative financial profile with good liquidity and a high degree of financial flexibility.

In addition, the expansion is steadily reducing asset concentration and continues to increase geographic diversification into higher-rated countries.

The stable outlook reflects the group’s expectations that NEPI Rockcastle will continue its expansion, while maintaining its conservative financial profile by funding through a combination of debt and equity.